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Severe osteomalacia due to gluten-sensitive enteropathy
G Lupattelli1, G Fuscaldo, G Castellucci
1Clinica Medica I, Università degli Studi di Perugia.
Annali Italiani Di Medicina Interna : Organo Ufficiale Della Societa Italiana Di Medicina Interna
|January 1, 1994
Summary
A severe case of osteomalacia, a bone-weakening condition, was linked to gluten-sensitive enteropathy. Early diagnosis and a gluten-free diet significantly improved the patient's skeletal and malabsorption symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Study
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Osteomalacia, a bone disorder, can stem from malabsorption syndromes.
- Gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE) is a common cause of malabsorption.
- Atypical GSE may present without typical gastrointestinal symptoms.